From SABR Encyclopedia
| Richard Myers
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| Bat/Throw:
| R/R
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| Height:
| 5' 6"
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| Weight:
| 150
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| Born:
| 1930-4-7 at Sacramento, CA (US)
|
Richie Myers was a professional player.
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Sacramento, California in 1952 and 1953.
- Pitched against Tommy Bridges of Portland who shut out the Sacramento Solons 6-0 in his first game; Myers left the game with the count 3-0 but he gave up only five hits, the same number handed out by Bridges.
- Smashing a 370 foot home run against the Sacramento scoreboard while playing semi-pro ball was his greatest thrill.
Pre-professional career
- Attended Elk Grove High School.
- Won the athletic sportsmanship award twice in high school.
- Played American Legion ball.
Outside of baseball
- Was a farmer during the off-season in 1952.
Sources
- 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.
